Stephen King
Spread the word among friends, as one kind voice has power to bring many together, just as neighbors do in Middlemarch. Check all the Middlemarch characters.
| Rating | 4.02 |
| Reviews | 11,811 |
| Total Ratings | 167,937 |
| 5 Star Rating | 69,003 (41%) |
| Award | American Library Association Winner |
| Pages | 950 |
| Genres | Classics, Historical Fiction |
Middlemarch Characters
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Dorothea Brooke | A passionate young woman who dreams of making a difference. |
| Edward Casaubon | An elderly scholar and Dorothea’s first husband, focused on his research. |
| Will Ladislaw | A lively artist and Casaubon’s young cousin, who later falls for Dorothea. |
| Tertius Lydgate | An ambitious young doctor with modern ideas, struggling in Middlemarch. |
| Rosamond Vincy | A beautiful, ambitious woman who marries Lydgate. |
| Fred Vincy | Rosamond’s brother, a charming but irresponsible young man. |
| Mary Garth | A sensible, hardworking young woman who loves Fred Vincy. |
| Caleb Garth | Mary’s father, a respected and practical land manager. |
| Mr. Bulstrode | A wealthy banker with a hidden past that leads to scandal. |
| Mrs. Bulstrode | Mr. Bulstrode’s supportive but naïve wife. |
| Peter Featherstone | An old, wealthy landowner with a complex family and financial history. |
| Mr. Brooke | Dorothea’s uncle, known for his vague and often impractical ideas. |
| Sir James Chettam | A wealthy landowner who initially hopes to marry Dorothea. |
| Mr. Farebrother | A kind-hearted clergyman who befriends Lydgate. |
| Walter Tyke | A clergyman who competes with Farebrother for a church position. |
| Miss Noble | Mr. Farebrother’s elderly aunt, who lives with him. |
| Dr. Sprague | A traditional doctor in Middlemarch, wary of Lydgate’s new methods. |
| Mr. Vincy | The ambitious, wealthy father of Fred and Rosamond. |
| Mrs. Vincy | The mother of Fred and Rosamond, who cares deeply about their social standing. |
| Mr. Hawley | A lawyer in Middlemarch with a fierce personality. |
| Mr. Wrench | Another doctor in Middlemarch, and a rival to Lydgate. |
| Mrs. Cadwallader | The witty wife of a clergyman and a friend to many in Middlemarch. |
| Naumann | An artist and friend of Will Ladislaw in Rome. |
| Raffles | A man from Bulstrode’s past who brings scandal to Middlemarch. |
| Captain Lydgate | Tertius Lydgate’s relative, who appears briefly in the story. |
| Miss Vincy | A relative of Rosamond and Fred. Little is mentioned about her. |
| Ned Plymdale | A young man interested in Rosamond before she marries Lydgate. |
| Jane Waule | Peter Featherstone’s niece, who expects an inheritance. |
| John Raffles | A shady character connected to Bulstrode’s past life. |
| Mrs. Plymdale | Ned Plymdale’s mother, who has opinions about Rosamond. |
| Borthrop Trumbull | An auctioneer involved in Featherstone’s affairs. |
| Jonas Featherstone | A relative of Peter Featherstone, interested in his will. |
| Martha | A servant in the Casaubon household. |
| Mrs. Abel | A servant who interacts with Bulstrode and other families. |
| Father Fairbrother | A relative of Mr. Farebrother, not often mentioned. |
| Mr. Chichely | A man interested in Dorothea and a friend of Sir James. |
| Mrs. Waule | Another niece of Featherstone, hoping for a share of his wealth. |
| Solomon Featherstone | Another family member hoping for Featherstone’s inheritance. |
| Mr. Brooke’s Coachman | Works for Mr. Brooke and is loyal to him. |
| Mrs. Dollop | A local innkeeper who spreads gossip. |
| Humphrey Cadwallader | Mrs. Cadwallader’s husband, a clergyman. |
| Dr. Minchin | A doctor in Middlemarch, competitive with Lydgate. |
| Blucher | The Vincys’ dog, briefly mentioned in the story. |
| Trip | The Vincys’ house servant. |
| Ben | A stable boy in Middlemarch. |
| Father of Tertius Lydgate | Briefly mentioned in Lydgate’s background. |
| Uncle Godwin | Mentioned as a relative of Tertius Lydgate. |
| Pope | A stable worker in Middlemarch. |
| Young Will Ladislaw | The child version of Will, mentioned in his background. |
| Gosling | A lawyer in Middlemarch. |
| Miss Lemon | An elderly woman mentioned by residents. |
| Dr. Malone | A doctor who occasionally works with Dr. Minchin. |
| Mother Garth | The elderly matriarch of the Garth family. |
| Elinor Cadwallader | A cousin of the Cadwalladers. |
| Miss White | A governess in Middlemarch. |
| Mr. Duggan | A local politician interested in Middlemarch matters. |
| Richard Garth | Caleb Garth’s son, working to support the family. |
| Miss Waule’s Maid | A maid serving Miss Waule. |
| Sir Godwin Lydgate | A respected relative of Tertius Lydgate. |
| Mrs. White | Mother of Miss White, a governess. |
| Nannie | A young servant in Middlemarch. |
| Father Bulstrode | Mr. Bulstrode’s father, briefly mentioned. |
| Old Thomas Garth | Caleb Garth’s father, mentioned in family discussions. |
| Hettie Garth | A child in the Garth family. |
| Mrs. Poole | A visitor in Middlemarch, rarely mentioned. |
| Emma Bulstrode | A young relative of Bulstrode. |
| Betty | A servant working with the Vincys. |
| Old Mrs. Cadwallader | Mrs. Cadwallader’s elderly mother. |
| Aunt Garth | A relative of Caleb, not often mentioned. |
| Henry Bulstrode | Mr. Bulstrode’s nephew, rarely in the story. |
| Old Mr. Cadwallader | The late father of Humphrey Cadwallader. |
| Betty Garth | A young Garth relative. |
| Mrs. Rigg | Raffles’ daughter, who plays a minor role in the story. |
| Jacob Lydgate | Tertius Lydgate’s brother. |
| Tom Lydgate | A cousin of Tertius Lydgate. |
| John Vincy | An ancestor of the Vincy family. |
| Old Mr. Featherstone | Peter Featherstone’s late father. |
| Young Featherstone | A distant relative in the Featherstone family. |
| Betsy Garth | A young child in the Garth family. |
| Alice Garth | Caleb Garth’s young daughter. |
| Sarah Lydgate | A cousin of Tertius Lydgate. |
| Mrs. Rossiter | A woman mentioned briefly by Rosamond. |
| Aunt Rossiter | An aunt of Rosamond Vincy. |
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